MHG62439 - Enclosure/probable sheep pen - Achadh Mor (Allt an Achaid Mhoir), Loch Garve

Summary

Enclosure/probable sheep pen at Achadh Mor

Type and Period (2)

  • ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
  • SHEEP FOLD? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Between May and August 2012, a survey was undertaken by the North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NoSAS) to identify, survey, and record the archaeological remains at Achadh Mor, Loch Garve.

Site 43; Enclosure. A circular enclosure of c15m internal diameter. It is surrounded by a roughly constructed drystone wall, 0.6m height x 1m spread. Building 16 (see MHG62438) is attached to the northwest part. This was probably a sheep pen. <1>

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location approximate. (T. Blackie 21/12/21)

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 4230 6004 (17m by 17m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH46SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish CONTIN

Finds (0)

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

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